In a year where the search for authenticity feels louder than ever, a new voice rises from Pretoria — one drenched in raw emotion, unapologetic truth, and electric guitar riffs. Meet Jammer, the musical alter ego of 29-year-old Henry Wickens, whose latest single “Pers” is already becoming a cult anthem for the emotionally honest and creatively bold.
Originally from Upington, Henry has carved a new creative home for himself in Pretoria, but what he’s building isn’t just another indie project, it’s a sonic space where every messy, complex feeling is welcome. “Pers”, a two-minute Afrikaans pop-punk track, manages to be both deeply personal and universally resonant. And it’s not just music, it’s medicine for the modern soul.
Between Hope and Despair — The Colour of “Pers”
“‘Pers’ is what happens when everything mixes,” Henry explains. “It’s beautiful, but it’s hard.” Inspired by the tension between hope and despair, love and loss, “Pers” becomes more than just a track, it’s an emotional state. It opens with a nod to the infamous “red or blue pill” dilemma, only to pull listeners deeper into a landscape of addiction, self-doubt, longing, and emotional chaos. The lyrics are stripped down and sincere. No fluff, no pretense, just feeling.
Who Is Jammer?
More than a stage name, Jammer is Henry’s creative liberation. It’s not a persona dressed up to impress. It’s the raw nerve under the skin, a space where emotion isn’t just expressed, it’s unleashed. “It’s not just music. It’s a place where I can exist without anyone trying to ‘fix’ me,” he says.
Jammer gives voice to the emotionally inarticulate, to those who feel too much but can’t always find the words. With lo-fi textures, gritty guitar lines, and lyrics that stay defiantly Afrikaans, Jammer’s music doesn’t ask for permission, it simply arrives, loud and real.
The Heart Behind the Sound
“Pers” was born during a period of deep introspection — a time of personal storms that demanded to be turned into sound. When it came to bringing the track to life, Henry turned to none other than Peach van Pletzen, the powerhouse behind Bittereinder and Van Pletzen. Peach’s production lends “Pers” a soundscape that feels simultaneously polished and unrefined, like a beautiful bruise you can’t stop pressing.
Why “Pers” Deserves a Spot on Your Playlist
In an era where overproduction often trumps vulnerability, Pers is a breath of real air. It’s not background music, it’s music that demands to be felt. With Jammer, Henry Wickens is building a bold new space in the Afrikaans music scene. A place where imperfection is power, and emotion is the only currency that counts.
So, if you’ve ever felt split between versions of yourself, between what the world expects and who you really are, Jammer made this for you.
Turn it up. Feel it fully. Let “Pers” speak.
Listen to Pers here:
https://ditto.fm/pers
Follow Jammer
For bookings and inquiries, contact:
Henry Wickens – 064 580 8250
Lukas Potgieter – 081 579 0899
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